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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/2/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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2016-0080 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh commends and celebrates the Beltzhoover City Seniors and the important role that they play in the Belzhoover community; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 2nd 2016 to be “Beltzhoover City Seniors Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0081 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Fire Monkey, for the Asian American community in Squirrel Hill and beyond, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and congratulates the partners who organized Lunar New Year in Pittsburgh, wishing all a happy and prosperous New Year; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare February 6 to 23, 2016 to be “LUNAR NEW YEAR” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0082 1 ProclamationNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby congratulate Mr. Paul Foster for his accomplishment as an author and wish him well on his second book; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, February 2, 2016, to be “Paul Foster Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
2016-0071 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution Enactment Number 271, effective May 5, 2014, providing for an agreement or agreements for the Department of Innovation & Performance to include upgrades to the City's existing public safety systems for a sum not to exceed $200,000 and for the payment of the costs thereof; said amendment to extend the term from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2106 and to allocate funds from a new JDE # to provide for the same.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0071 1 ResolutionResolution amending Resolution Enactment Number 271, effective May 5, 2014, providing for an agreement or agreements for the Department of Innovation & Performance to include upgrades to the City's existing public safety systems for a sum not to exceed $200,000 and for the payment of the costs thereof; said amendment to extend the term from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2106 and to allocate funds from a new JDE # to provide for the same.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2016-0079 1 ResolutionResolution calling on the Director of Finance to draft all necessary policies and procedures in order to create an equitable property assessment appeal process to maintain the fairness and productivity of the tax base and to give residents assurance that they are being taxed fairly on property values.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0072 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for a grant, execute relevant agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, to receive five hundred and forty-nine thousand dollars ($549,000) in relevant grant funds, to design and construct the S Braddock Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project for the amount not to exceed seven hundred and twenty-four thousand, one hundred and sixty-four dollars ($724,164). In the event the grant is awarded to the City of Pittsburgh, the 2017 Capital Budget would provide the remaining one hundred and seventy-five thousand, one hundred and sixty-four dollars ($175,164).Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0072 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of City Planning of the City of Pittsburgh to apply for a grant, execute relevant agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, to receive five hundred and forty-nine thousand dollars ($549,000) in relevant grant funds, to design and construct the S Braddock Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project for the amount not to exceed seven hundred and twenty-four thousand, one hundred and sixty-four dollars ($724,164). In the event the grant is awarded to the City of Pittsburgh, the 2017 Capital Budget would provide the remaining one hundred and seventy-five thousand, one hundred and sixty-four dollars ($175,164).Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2016-0073 1 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V Chapter 911 Section 911.04.A.41 to Yeshivath Achei Tmimim of Pittsburgh Inc., property owners, for authorization to operate a Multi-Suite Residential (Limited) use at 2120 Wightman Street, zoned "RM-M" Residential Multi-Family, Moderate Density District, 14th Ward, Council District No. 5Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0073 1 ResolutionResolution approving a Conditional Use Application under the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Article V Chapter 911 Section 911.04.A.41 to Yeshivath Achei Tmimim of Pittsburgh Inc., property owners, for authorization to operate a Multi-Suite Residential (Limited) use at 2120 Wightman Street, zoned "RM-M" Residential Multi-Family, Moderate Density District, 14th Ward, Council District No. 5Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2016-0074 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Department of City Planning to enter into contract or contracts, or agreement or agreements, in order to complete an independent traffic study regarding the reconnection of Foster Street. Cost not to exceed $20,000.00.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0075 1 OrdinanceAn Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Title 5, Traffic; Article VII, Parking, by creating Chapter 546 - Parking Enhancement District.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0076 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A and B: A: 519 N. Fairmount, B: 468 Enright.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0076 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales, in accordance with Act No.171 of 1984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A and B: A: 519 N. Fairmount, B: 468 Enright.Waived under Rule 8Pass Action details
2016-0077 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the Mayor, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works to enter into an agreement with the Pittsburgh Parking Authority of Allegheny County, for the City of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to enter land owned by the Pittsburgh Parking Authority to construct, own and maintain the Liberty Bridge Rain Garden.Read and referred  Action details Video Video
2016-0078 1 CommunicationCommunication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Fiscal Audit of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Allegheny Regional Asset District Trust Fund (ARADTF-PARKS), dated January 2016Read, Received and FiledPass Action details Video Video
2016-0066 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Finance and Law for January 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0038 1 ResolutionResolution providing for the filing of petitions for the sale of certain properties, acquired at tax sales in accordance with Act No. l7l of l984, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984. ITEMS A through C: A: 2021, 2023, & 2027 Tustin, B: 1501, & 1541 Cliff, C: 8408 FrankstownPassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0039 2 ResolutionResolution providing for the conveyance by the City of Pittsburgh of certain property, under Act No. 171 of 1984, entitled, “Second Class City Treasurer Sale and Collection Act”, effective December 11, 1984; having been placed for sale to adjoining property owners in conjunction with the City of Pittsburgh Side Yard Program. ITEMS A through J: A: 743 Bryn Mawr, B: 3203 Brereton, C: 5413½ Carnegie, [D: 6920 Kelly-DELETED], E: 615 Turrett, [F: 7238 Tioga-DELETED], G: 1012 Fairdale, H: 807 Ahlers, I: 33 Semicir, J: 2352 AtmorePassed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0042 1 ResolutionResolution providing for a professional services agreement or agreements or existing agreements for consulting services, but not limited to auditing, accounting, and technical services for the City Controller’s Office at a cost not to exceed $70,000.00Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0067 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Public Works for January 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0043 1 ResolutionResolution providing for an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) and the Borough of Wilkinsburg (“Borough”) for the collection of a portion of the Borough's municipal waste by the City for a term of five (5) years, commencing January 1, 2016, and ending December 31, 2020.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0068 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for January 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0045 1 ResolutionResolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh (the "City") to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh ("HACP") to serve as Co-Applicant for the purposes of (1) Submitting a FY2015/2016 Choice Neighborhoods Planning and Action Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") in an amount up to $2,000,000; and (2) authorizing a financial commitment from the City in the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of formulating a Transformation Plan for the Bedford Dwellings/Middle Hill District Neighborhood.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0069 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Urban Recreation for January 27, 2016 with an Affirmatiave Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0035 1 OrdinanceOrdinance amending the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article XI: Parks and Playgrounds, Chapter 473: Use Regulations, Section 473.03 Traffic, subsection (e) Bicycles.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video
2016-0070 1 ReportReport of the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for January 27, 2016 with an Affirmative Recommendation.Read, Received and FiledPass Action details
2016-0031 1 ResolutionResolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for Drury Inn & Suites, 745 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.Passed FinallyPass Action details Video Video